Nutrition Services Director

Encompass-Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio is seeking a Nutrition Services Director to lead our Nutrition Services Department, shaping budgets, menus, purchasing, staff development, and safety practices. You will set and implement policy guiding cafeteria management and patient meals to support healing.

Ideal candidates hold RD/RDN or equivalent credentials with substantial healthcare nutrition leadership experience, and you will contribute to a renowned inpatient rehabilitation

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential or CDM with CBDM or executive chef required.
• 3–5 years healthcare clinical nutrition or executive chef experience.
• 10+ years healthcare food service, or 5+ years healthcare management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, hospital food services, HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Nutrition Services Department, including policy and procedure development.
• Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control for patient meals and cafeteria.
• Ensure sanitation, temperature control, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
• Determine menu planning, portion sizes, and staffing to meet demand.
• Develop staff, schedule and safety practices to maintain service excellence.
• Coordinate production for patient meals and cafeteria line; manage special requests.
• Maintain HACCP plans and ensure high-quality nutrition standards.

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Healthcare management

Budgeting

Purchasing

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of San Antonio

Nutrition Services Director Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Nutrition Services skills
Are you in search of a career close to home and heart, where your nutrition expertise can make a significant impact? As the Nutrition Services Director at Encompass Health, you will lead the coordination and direction of our Nutrition Services Department. Your responsibilities will include setting and implementing policies and procedures that guide cafeteria management, food preparation, budgeting, purchasing, staff development and safety practices. If you are passionate about having a career close to home and heart, then consider joining us to help patients heal.

A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Nutrition Services Director you always wanted to be

• Manage Departmental budget as it relates to position.
• Perform and document all purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies.
• Maintain proper sanitation, temperature, and food handling techniques to comply with regulations.
• Determine quality, quantity and portion size of food required and ensure proper handling of food.
• Ensure adequate staffing and management of the department's employees.
• Ensure production for both patient meals and cafeteria line are properly coordinated.
• Develop cafeteria menu as needed.
• Purchase food, assist with and assign duties for special needs or special occasions.

License or Certification

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) or an executive chef required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) with the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) or an executive chef required.
• Three to five years of healthcare clinical nutrition, or executive chef experience required.
• Ten plus years healthcare food service experience, or five plus years of healthcare management experience required.
• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree program in Dietetics, Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietetics, administration, and operation of hospital food services, and knowledge of all H.A.C.C.P. guidelines.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.